Kovalchuk traded to New Jersey

[Guest Howard He Do It?!]

The trade deadline is going to suck this year.

[Broken 16 381]

Congrats to the Devils.

[Guest DatsyukianDeke13]

Just read that about a minute ago and was about to post it on here lol. You beat me to it. New Jersey has the chance to make a deep playoff run. Thank god though Kovy will be in the Eastern Conference. The last thing we needed was him going to a team we are battling with for a playoff spot.

[Guest Howard He Do It?!]

This is already being discussed in the thread that is designated for all Kovalchuk trade talk.

[russianswede919293 95]

Wonder what NJ gave up?

Now we must pray that he hits UFA!!

If he rejected 12 years 101 milllion and 7 years 70 million what makes people think he would sign in Detroit for 7.5 million, or that the Wings could even afford him.

If that kind of money was affordable Hossa wouldn't be a blackhawk.

[Echolalia 2,961]

I wonder what the Devils gave up for him.

[russianswede919293 95]

per Elliot Freedman's twitter Oduya is to Atlanta as part of the deal.

[russianswede919293 95]

If NJD pulled this off without trading Bergfors its a win, even for a rental if Kovy doesn't re-sign.

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If he rejected 12 years 101 milllion and 7 years 70 million what makes people think he would sign in Detroit for 7.5 million, or that the Wings could even afford him.

If that kind of money was affordable Hossa wouldn't be a blackhawk.

He rejected that from ATL. He did not want to play there. They were the ones offered him that. Basically they tried everything to keep him.

People are looking into that the wrong way. Just because he didn't take the ATL deal doesn't mean he wants a bigger deal. Maybe he just doesn't wanna be in ATL anymore!!!

I mean is it that hard to imagine that a superstar like Kovalchuk might wanna play for a contender?

[Guest Howard He Do It?!]

I wonder if LA did offer up Johnson.

[russianswede919293 95]

I wonder if LA did offer up Johnson.

If they did then they wouldnt trade Simmonds and Jersey would trade Bergfors...

No way I pick Oduya over Johnson...even with how good I think Oduya is.

[rage 24]

This is already being discussed in the thread that is designated for all Kovalchuk trade talk.

Yeah, but now it's official. So we don't need a 200 post thread all about where he might go.

Now we can talk about what this does for the Devils and the rest of the East as well as how happy we are he is not in the West!!

[rage 24]

Just read that about a minute ago and was about to post it on here lol. You beat me to it. New Jersey has the chance to make a deep playoff run. Thank god though Kovy will be in the Eastern Conference. The last thing we needed was him going to a team we are battling with for a playoff spot.

For sure!! And while I would have loved for Detroit to get him, at least I can hope the Devils beat the Pens in the East!! lol

[Guest Howard He Do It?!]

Yeah, but now it's official. So we don't need a 200 post thread all about where he might go.

Now we can talk about what this does for the Devils and the rest of the East as well as how happy we are he is not in the West!!

I guess we have a different definition of "all talk goes here."

[russianswede919293 95]

He rejected that from ATL. He did not want to play there. They were the ones offered him that. Basically they tried everything to keep him.

People are looking into that the wrong way. Just because he didn't take the ATL deal doesn't mean he wants a bigger deal. Maybe he just doesn't wanna be in ATL anymore!!!

I mean is it that hard to imagine that a superstar like Kovalchuk might wanna play for a contender?

No but it is hard to imagine he would for that low of a rate. The Wings couldn't keep Hossa for much cheaper than what Kovalchuk will go for. Granted Kovie is a better player but money is the only reason Hossa is gone.

Whether he would want to play here or not, unless Lidstrom flat out retires, there is no way the Wings cna afford Kovalchuk.

[cupforwings 138]

If NJD pulled this off without trading Bergfors its a win, even for a rental if Kovy doesn't re-sign.

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that Niclas Bergfors, a prospect and a draft pick were part of the Devils’ offer.

http://www.examiner.com/x-5437-Atlanta-Thr...eam-on-Thursday

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Does this really even change the balance of power in the East? I dont believe so, especially if Zajac was part of this deal. Not to mention... Jacques Lemaire is there coach. Kovalchuk cant play great defence and is as close to all out offense as you can get, we'll see how it goes.

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If he rejected 12 years 101 milllion and 7 years 70 million what makes people think he would sign in Detroit for 7.5 million, or that the Wings could even afford him.

If that kind of money was affordable Hossa wouldn't be a blackhawk.

Hossa rejected a nine year, $81 million deal with Edmonton to sign a one year deal with Detroit.

He couldn't be extended because Lidstrom was locked in at $7.45 million for this year. Had Lidstrom been a UFA too and come down a bit in price (about $1.5 million), Hossa would probably still be here.

[russianswede919293 95]

http://www.examiner.com/x-5437-Atlanta-Thr...eam-on-Thursday

So Bergfors, Oduya are source confirmed.

I heard that Cormier the Elbow King might be the prospect...and then a pick too???

NJ better re-sign this guy or win the cup.

[Guest Howard He Do It?!]

http://www.examiner.com/x-5437-Atlanta-Thr...eam-on-Thursday

So 3 players and a pick.

[Guest Howard He Do It?!]

So Bergfors, Oduya are source confirmed.

I heard that Cormier the Elbow King might be the prospect...and then a pick too???

NJ better re-sign this guy or win the cup.

Who replaces Oduya on the blue line?

[russianswede919293 95]

Hossa rejected a nine year, $81 million deal with Edmonton to sign a one year deal with Detroit.

He couldn't be extended because Lidstrom was locked in at $7.45 million for this year. Had Lidstrom been a UFA too and come down a bit in price (about $1.5 million), Hossa would probably still be here.

Yes probably...but I do not see Kovalchuk signing the same contract as Hossa did in Chicago.

This team is so tight to cap this year that 2 players coming back from injury means we need to give away 2 million dollars worth of salary to get them back...

Do people really want to see it get any tighter against the cap???

I don't.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Sportsnet is reporting Oduya, Clarkson and a 1st round pick.

[Rice 42]

Don't think NJ is a very good fit for Kovalchuk.

[russianswede919293 95]

Who replaces Oduya on the blue line?

I'd assume they call up Cory Murphy until Paul Martin is off IR